EU alerts on cosmetic products: April 2007

Figures to cite

• In April 2007, the European Commission published 3 Safety Gate alerts on cosmetic products, against 2 in March 2007 and 1 in April 2006. #
• Over twelve months (May 2006 to April 2007), 47 alerts were published, against 22 over the previous twelve months (+114%). #
• The most cited substance in April 2007 is DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (2 alerts). #
• Cyprus notified the most alerts in April 2007 (2). #
• 0 of these 3 alerts give a barcode. #